FCC Public Hearing — The Future of the Internet

Thu, 04/10/2008 - 11:37am — Willow Cook

On Thursday, April 17, Stanford University will host the FCC Commission for a public hearing in Palo Alto on the future of the Internet. Those interested in the issue of Net Neutrality are urged to attend.

From Save the Internet's site:

Comcast has been caught blocking BitTorrent, Verizon has been caught blocking text messages, AT&T wants to inspect and filter Web traffic. These big companies' efforts to discriminate online are crushing competition, slowing innovation, and endangering free speech. With so much at stake, it's encouraging that the FCC's first move is to quickly seek public feedback and expert counsel about the future of the Internet.

Last time they tried to hold a hearing on the future of the Internet, Comcast hired people to fill the room and keep the public out (read more about Comcast's dirty tactics here). We need to stand up to the big phone and cable companies and fight for Internet freedom for all people.

Details:

Thursday, April 17, 12-7 p.m.
Dinkelspiel Auditorium, Stanford University
471 Lagunita Drive, Palo Alto, CA

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